B2 – Upper Intermediate
Weekends are a joy for employees after going through a tough week of work. As much as everyone loves the weekend, when the end of the weekend comes, most of us get the “Sunday Scaries”.
If you’re one of those who loathe Sundays, there are things you can do to make your Sunday evening and the rest of the week better and calmer.
Read the article to know more.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sunday-night-routine-monday_l_63c99561e4b01a4363856a1b
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “hustle and bustle” mean, “For most people, the end of the weekend isn’t a welcome time; it marks the return to the hustle and bustle of the workweek and all of the tasks therein.”? Use this word in your own sentence.
- What is the meaning of “frenzy“? Give at least 2 synonyms.
- What does “start (something) off on the right foot” mean in the sentence, “Putting things in place to start your Monday on the right foot is a good way to ease some of your Sunday scaries.”? Use this expression in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you usually experience the “Sunday Scaries”? Talk about it.
- What do you think of the ways mentioned in the article?
- Which ones do you practice to lessen the “Sunday Scaries”?
- What are other ways to have a more relaxed Sunday evening?
- What activities do you usually do to have a relaxing weekend?